Mango Dessert Recipe
This chilled mango dessert recipe is ready in under 30 minutes with a handful of easy-to-source ingredients. It's the perfect make ahead dessert for summer!
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Ingredients
- 1 can mango pulp (see notes)
- ¼ cup basil seeds (see notes)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup confectioners sugar
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (see notes)
- 3 mangoes (see notes)
- ⅛ cup sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoon pistachios
- Edible Flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Take the mango pulp from the can and thicken it with the cornstarch. Set it aside to chill. (see notes)
- Soak the basil seeds in some water for ½ an hour to absorb the liquid from the pulp and plump up.
- Peel and cut the mangoes (If the mangoes are sour, mix the ⅛ cup sugar with them and set aside in the fridge to use later)
- Whip the cream with the sugar and cardamom powder until it forms soft peaks. (see notes)
- Once everything is ready, layer the mango/basil mixture with the cream, top with some mangoes, and garnish with the pistachios and edible flowers.
Notes
Mango Pulp - For best results, use Kesar or Alphonso Pulp. I like to thicken this with a cornstarch slurry so it holds its shape in the layered dessert.
Basil Seeds - Known as Tukh Malanga or Tukhmaria, these look like chia seeds but have a more floral taste and are less dense in texture. I don't recommend substituting the basil seeds for chia as it will alter the taste of the dessert.
Cardamom Powder - I removed and crushed the seeds of 2 cardamom pods. Cardamom powder is milder in taste, but if you prefer to use it, add ¼ teaspoon to the whipping cream.
Mangoes & Sugar - If you can't access Pakistani and Indian mangoes, use Champagne mangoes. If the mangoes are slightly sour, add ⅛ cup of sugar and let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to let the sugar dissolve.
Whipped Cream - Powdered sugar typically contains cornstarch, which helps the whipping cream hold its shape better.
Garnishes - The pistachios add texture, flavor, and a pop of color to the mango dessert, and the edible flowers add a beautiful tropical touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 5gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 5117IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 19mg
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